Rear shocks for FWD.. Is this an easy Do it yourself install?
10-24-2006, 08:11 AM
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Rear shocks for FWD.. Is this an easy Do it yourself install?
I cant find any instructions on the search..Is this a pretty easy install? Are there any additional hardware I need to replace while I am there?
10-24-2006, 08:35 AM
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Yes, it's a very easy DIY job. There are stretch bolts that should be replaced, yes.
I'm not sure which part numbers, but the bolts at the top and bottom of the shock are "always replace" bolts, I <i>think</i>.
But it's as simple as:
- jacking the car up and securing on jack stands (but don't place the jack stands on the trailing arm, since this will need to have full articulation in order to remove the shock)
- removing the wheels
- supporting the trailing arm with a jack or jackstand
- removing the bottom bolt
- pulling the fender liner back
- removing the top shock bolt
- reverse to reassemble.
But it's as simple as:
- jacking the car up and securing on jack stands (but don't place the jack stands on the trailing arm, since this will need to have full articulation in order to remove the shock)
- removing the wheels
- supporting the trailing arm with a jack or jackstand
- removing the bottom bolt
- pulling the fender liner back
- removing the top shock bolt
- reverse to reassemble.
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